Snippety Crickets

Brought in my 2.5 year old son for a haircut fully expecting a meltdown. And, he did not disappoint. The woman who cut his hair was a champ, though. As I held on to him, she was 110% «solution-​oriented» — finding every which way to get the job done. At the end of the day, solid haircut for the situation — and they were friendly to boot.

I have a 4 year old boy with mild/​moderate autism who hates having his hair cut. His dad usually cuts it, but school pictures are next week so I thought I better have it done at a salon. I was more than a little nervous, I expected it to be a disaster. We went in when things were slow on a Tuesday morning and I brought an iPad with his favorite show downloaded. He was a little squirmy but the whole process took less than 15 minutes and he got to play with the train table when he was done. We saw Kim and I think she did a fantastic job, she even blended in his his crazy cowlicks. He left with a cute little faux hawk and asking to go back the the «barber» I call that a win!
(They do have a lot of cool little toys at the front of the store which could be a problem if your trying to get out of there with only a haircut but my little guy was okay with just the free sucker.)

I echo other people’s reviews about Linh — she is awesome. She is quick and precise with the scissors, especially with my squirmy toddler. There are also tons of toys to keep the kids occupied while they get their haircut. This is why I keep coming back. I recommend making an appointment especially in afternoons because it can get pretty busy.

They are really really nice here and I wanted to love it, but my son got a pretty bad haircut. He was squirming around so he didn’t help matters, but it was just not that good.

Linh is great! It’s amazing that she can deliver a quality cut when my toddler son’s head is a moving target! She’s always friendly, quick, and listens to what you’re looking for in a cut. My son has been coming here for his cuts with Linh since he was 18 months old, and we wouldn’t go anywhere else. There’s also a train table that he looks forward to playing with at each visit. A sticker at the end of his cut sweetens the deal!

Going to Snipetty Crickets, or even better, having the hair cut by Linh is a family affair. It started in 2002 with a non-​stop crying baby. To have a calmer experience, dad also had his hair cut by Linh, so the baby could see that a haircut didn’t hurt. Then, another baby came to the picture, and he also went to Linh. The toddlerhood years are well over, but my three guys still go to Linh. She’s reliable, fast, and careful. We call in advance, so we can get the 3 appointments back to back.

FIRST HAIRCUT —
14 mo son who hates sitting still + missed afternoon nap = complete meltdown in the salon. Boy was I wrong!
My son sat still, played (and threw) a few toys, and never cried!
I was very impressed by the stylist (Linh). She was really fast and careful at the same time. You could tell she knew how to cut a moving child’s hair. And the haircut itself looked great!
Absolutely plan to go back for his future haircuts.

I understand the criticisms about all of the toys and grumpy owner. However, Lihn has been doing a FANTASTIC job on my son’s hair for 9 years now. He has never had a bad haircut, and he goes probably 8 times per year. She always trims, and thins, my son’s hair just right, and she is friendly and courteous. My son is very comfortable there and we are always in and out quickly. Ask for Lihn and you will not be disappointed.

Just took my son to the doctor this morning to find out that he got a skin infection from this place.
Maybe you should think about wiping down your salon chair and cleaning your cutting tools, Snippety Crickets!!! :(

I want to put in a good word for Kim. Based on the reviews here, we had been taking our son to Linh from the time he was one year old. The haircuts were decent, but nothing amazing. Then one day we really needed to get my son’s hair cut, but Linh wasn’t available. So we went with Kim — and she did a great job. We’ve been going to Kim ever since. Our 2.5-year-old daughter now sees Kim, too.
It’s true that Kim may not introduce herself to the kids or go out of her way to win them over. But she’s nice and patient and has done a good job with our kids’ hair.
As for Snippety Crickets overall, the benefit of going there is that it’s clearly a place for kids — toys to look at in the front, train table in the back, other kids getting their hair cut, lollipops and stickers on the way out. If I took my kids to Supercuts, where there’s nothing for them to do while they wait, and where all the other patrons are adults, and the hairdressers come back from their breaks reaking of smoke — my kids would never want to get their hair cut.

Linh did a great job on my toddler’s knotted curls yesterday. My daughter cried A LOT and Linh didn’t bat an eye, just said «it’s okay sweet girl» and calmly and efficiently cut her hair. I also didn’t really know how to describe what I wanted for her, just that the ends were unhealthy and I wanted it out of her face. Linh asked me a couple of questions that were pretty much right on in terms of how I wanted my daughter’s hair. My daughter ended up calming down after about 7 minutes, and got a quite nice haircut. My only complaint is that it’s a little bit uneven in the back but… that is nothing compared to what a disaster it would have been if we tried to cut it. They also offer to save a little hair for you if it’s your kid’s first haircut.

Linh is the way to go. She is fast, friendly, and gets it right every time. I have people stop me on the street frequently asking me who cuts my sons’ hair. All of my friends who I’ve sent her way thank me for telling them about her. She’s great.
I’ve seen a couple of families have probelms with the other lady in there, but we have been happily seeing Linh for years with only happiness.

Love the service! The women who cut my son’s hair (under age of two) do a FANTASTIC job every time! They are quick, courteous, and don’t upset my son. I drive a 45 minutes to get there because I haven’t found a better place! Keep up the good work!

There seem to be so many negative reviews about this place. I’ve taken my daughter for a bangs trim twice, at about 12 mos and 14 mos and it was just fine. Nothing to get excited about, but certainly adequate, not too expensive, and they did what they needed to do. My daughter sat in my lap and it was quick and easy and not remotely traumatic. She enjoyed the train table while we were waiting. The woman who cut her hair was pleasant. We had an appointment and got in right on time. The place may not be fancy, but I can’t complain.
I guess I would give a word of caution about the toy store in the front part of the salon. Be forewarned if you have a kid who is going to whine, beg and request to go toy shopping!

this place is a crappy toystore. They cut hair I guess… but not my kid’s. Go to Cool Tops in Rockridge instead if you want an actual haircut.

Amazing! I had THE best experience with my two year olds first haircut. The lady was quick and efficient and well worth any price. She knew exactly what I wanted and carried it out to exceed my expectations. My daughter did not cry she didn’t wiggle or anything. The staff was very nice. My daughters hair looks so amazing I wish I could get mine done there too. They let me take pictures while they did her hair and they gave her a lollypop when she was done! GREAT, AMAZING, WONDERFUL experience I highly recommend! I am so thankful!

What kind of kids’ hair salon is this? My 5-​year-​old asked the stylist to make his hair like Astro Boy and she had never heard of him!
Basically, this is an overpriced Supercuts with a toy section in the front end. My kid ended up with the same old cheapo jarhead haircut he could have gotten at Supercuts, but for $ 17.

I have to say that I’ve had my son’s hair cut by Linh and she is so, so, so wonderful. She gives great toddler boys haircuts, as she manages to keep that babyish look about my boy.
HOWEVER, the owner — I’m assuming the grumpy old man that mans the counter is the owner — is something else. If he can’t wait to read his Playboy magazine until he gets home or anywhere else besides this children’s establishment, then he has no business at this place. Yep, you read right. While my 3 ½ yr old son was getting his haircut, he was behind the counter reading a Playboy magazine. I don’t care if he was reading it for the articles, don’t do it in a toy store/​haircut place!
If this creeps you out as it did me, go somewhere else.

I know exactly what the below Unilocaler is saying BUT I have to say if you took your kid to Linh, she would have done an exceptional job.
My son is 3 years old and always goes to see Linh. She knows exactly how to cut his hair and what style it I would prefer. She is friendly, but not overly talkative as Bobbi. She takes her time with him and never holds his head down because she knows my son hates that! She always preoccupies him with the toys and is very good.
My son has gone to Bobbi and she did him a really bad cut. I was pretty disappointed. She talks way too much and seems unsure of how to cut kids hair. I don’t think she has much experience with smaller kids. Ever since we tried getting his haircut with Bobbi and wasn’t happy with the cut, we’ve always just make appointments with Linh.
My son never sits in the salon chair by himself and today was the first day that he did! =) I was so proud of him! He always looks forward to seeing Linh and getting a lollipop afterwards.
Next time you should try LINH instead of Bobbi. Bobbi is nice and very friendly, but honestly she isn’t very good.
I definitely will go back to Linh.

My son still gets his haircut by Bobbi even though he is a big,
bad teen. She always gives him a PERFECT cut – just the way he
wants.
He went to a chi chi place once and they gave him
a buzz cut even though he clearly told them what he wanted.
So he went back to Snippety.
Bobbi is chatty but she also has a unbelievable memory.
She remembers kid’s names and knows who they are friends
with. She also can fill you in on the teachers at ECHS.
We live near each other and we’re always swapping stories
about our neighborhoods.
My husband goes there too!
I usually have long hair but lost it all during chemo… Bobbi
cut my hair in the past and I’ll go back again when my hair
returns to it’s split end length.
Lihn is a pro too!
UPDATE October 2007
My son just stopped going here and now goes to a place in the «hood» that is only $ 10 where all his buddies go.
But now a couple of my adult friends go to Snippety!